The Scottish are putting foot to pedal to raise money for STV Children's Appeal.
There are only 100 days to go until Pedal for Scotland’s milestone 20th event.
Thousand have already signed up for the September bike, pledging substantial funds for the charity.
Gearing up in Glasglow, thousands of people of all abilities will take part in the Pedal for Scotland 45-mile Classic Challenge and 100-mile Big Belter.
Both start from the city centre, travelling across the central belt to Edinburgh, plus a 10-mile closed road Wee Jaunt from Linlithgow to Edinburgh.
Capital Scotland Breakfast Presenter Des Clarke has been getting to grips with a rigorous training schedule ahead of completing his first Pedal for Scotland challenge.
Des will also be carrying his co-hosts around Glasgow on a rickshaw after learning to ride a bike aged 37.
Opening up about his preparations, Des says there's still time for the public to participate in any way they'd like:
“We’ve been out and about in the amazing weather pedalling a load of nonsense, cycling away from each other. I think Amy is still traumatised after seeing Steven and I up close in sweaty lycra!
"If you want to join us and help push us up a hill (or point and laugh) there’s still time to register. So get on yer bike!”
Transport Scotland will help support the event, and the Minister for Transport and the Islands, Humza Yousaf MSP, will also be taking part on the day.
Cycling Scotland chief executive Keith Irving is confident this year’s Pedal for Scotland will continue the success of previous years:
“It’s fantastic to see so many people already signed up and ready to Pedal for Scotland. There is something for all ages and abilities, and each of the routes offers riders the opportunity to set themselves a personal goal or challenge to get cycling and keep cycling.
“Pedal for Scotland raises a crucial amount for our official charity partner, the STV Children’s Appeal, tackling the impact of child poverty across the country. I’m confident we’ll help raise even more for this incredible cause and look forward to seeing thousands of people enjoying the day.”
If you'd like to register for Pedal for Scotland on September 9, see here.
Find out more about the STV Children's Appeal and for further opportunities to volunteer for those not cycling on the day, download the pack here .
